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African Burying Ground Memorial

Porstmouth, New Hampshire

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During construction activities in 2003 an early burying ground for Portsmouth’s Black population was unearthed, giving historians proof of the existence of this rumored but yet undiscovered historic site. It was determined that the site, although currently a city street, would be set aside as a historic site and commemorative park, to “do justice for those buried here”. Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture was tasked with the preliminary design of a commemorative park for this sensitive, sacred and historic site. Working with the City of Portsmouth, the African Burying Ground Blue Ribbon Committee, the park’s designer and sculptor Jerome Meadows and with many varied and interested stakeholders, Woodburn & Company along with their design team developed the details and construction drawing package that resulted in this place of honor and remembrance.

Images provided by John Benford Photography www.johnbenfordphoto.com

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